The popularity of the Kitchen Porters Club just keeps growing, confirming the esteem across our industry that kitchen porters are held in. This is probably best illustrated by the range of kitchen porters in recent months that have won the coveted title Kitchen Porter of the Month. From Jersey to York, from care catering to fine dining, the winners cover almost every sector of … [Read more...]
Reflecting on the diversity of experience within our sector
At a time when our industry is turning to different talent pools to find the right people for careers in hospitality and catering, lessons learnt over decades by cleaning and maintenance service providers, TWO Services could prove very useful to adopt. A message from the TWO Services team on the value in developing a diverse culture… “We recently spoke to Simon … [Read more...]
Hospitality businesses aiming to fill a million jobs this summer
Hospitality businesses are ramping up efforts to hire UK-based talent as the sector aims to fill 990,000 summer jobs, according to new research from hiring platform Caterer.com. The Olympics, 2024 EUROs and Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated UK tour have resulted 80% of hospitality businesses intending to increase their staffing levels. Caterer.com has seen vacancies for … [Read more...]
Trevors Foodservice completes £5 million relocation and refurb
Proud family-run business Trevors Foodservice has officially opened its new state-of-the-art premises in the iconic former home of the Fylde Ice Co. in Fleetwood’s historic dock area. With £5 million invested in the relocation and refurb, the company’s Hitchen family was joined by team members, customers, stakeholders and local dignitaries for a ribbon cutting ceremony on … [Read more...]
Signature by Country Range introduces first ice cream collection
With the mercury finally starting to rise, the Country Range Group has taken its ice cream collection to new heights after unveiling a new fab foursome of fine flavours under its premium Signature brand. Crafted with care on a regenerative farm, the stunning new Signature Dairy Ice Creams are available in Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip and Salted Caramel flavours. As … [Read more...]
Salvatore Calabrese Presents ‘Velvet Alfresco’ at Corinthia London in collaboration with CAMPARI
Launching on 19th June, ‘Velvet Alfresco with CAMPARI’ at Corinthia London Thomas Kochs, Managing Director of Corinthia London, and Salvatore Calabrese, ‘The Maestro,’ are thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed ‘Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese’ is introducing an outdoor experience as ‘Velvet Alfresco with CAMPARI’ this summer. Launching on 19 June 2024, … [Read more...]
Students seek salaries for sightseeing
Growing numbers of young people are swapping gap years in South East Asia and Australia for trips closer to home amid the rising cost of living, according to a new report from Caterer.com. The report, which surveyed 2,000 UK adults and 250 full-time students, reveals that 417,000 students (aged 16-24 in full time education) are planning on taking a gap year within the … [Read more...]
BB Merchant Services confirmed as Institute of Hospitality Golf Day Precision Partner 2025
For the third year in a row, BB Merchant Services enjoyed catching up recently with friends across the industry at The Belfry through being part in the Institute of Hospitality’s Golf Day on 9th May. BB Merchant Services’ Managing Director UK & Ireland, Dan Fletcher alongside three colleagues took part in the 2024 fundraising event, which this year managed to raise a … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Best in East and South East Asian Hospitality
Lee Kum Kee Europe sponsors the fifth Golden Chopsticks Awards, celebrating the individuals that make up the best of the East and South East Asian hospitality industry in the UK. At a dazzling and highly colourful event held at the Royal Lancaster London hotel, more than 600 guests gathered to bring their hands together in support of those who contribute to the ever-popular … [Read more...]
The Country Range Group’s Annual Exhibition and Conference Returns to Telford
The Country Range Group (CRG) has announced the Telford International Centre as the venue and a 60s ‘Summer of Love’ theme for its annual trade exhibition, conference and evening dinner. Taking place on the 20th of June, which is officially the first day of summer, the CRG Food Fest 2024 is expected to be the Group’s biggest-ever event. Now running for over 25 years, the … [Read more...]
In appreciation of hotels, pubs and restaurants providing hospitality to our beloved dogs
In appreciation of hotels, pubs and restaurants providing hospitality to our beloved dogs. In recent years, the trend of pet-friendly accommodations and dining establishments has grown significantly, with a particular emphasis on services for dogs. As pets increasingly become integral members of families, their inclusion in travel and dining plans has become a priority for … [Read more...]
Duo of Desserts Added to Country Range’s Summer Sweet Assortment
With the season for serious socialising soon to kick off, leading independent foodservice brand Country Range has rolled out a new tantalisingly tasty twosome of sweets to help caterers take advantage. Created with the latest consumer trends in mind, the new desserts are available immediately and offer a slice of the sublime for summer. The new dessert double act just need to … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality’s 2024 Golf Day a roaring success for TWO Services
Institute of Hospitality’s 2024 Golf Day a roaring success for TWO Services Once again, TWO Services enjoyed catching up with industry friends old and new at the much-anticipated Institute of Hospitality Golf Day at The Belfry on 9th May. TWO’s National Sales Director Oliver Smith and Sales Executive Kay Wiskin joined forces with two business associates to take part … [Read more...]
B Corp status sustainable laundry solutions for hoteliers
By @GraceWeaverAI: B Corp status sustainable laundry solutions for hoteliers. The UK hotel industry is experiencing a transformative shift towards sustainability, with a significant focus on revolutionising laundry services. This pivotal transition involves a strategic move from traditional on-premises laundries (OPLs) to B Corp status commercial laundries. This … [Read more...]
April’s Kitchen Porter of the Month announced
By Angela Green: April’s Kitchen Porter of the Month announced. We are delighted to report another busy month at the Kitchen Porters Club, examining entries for their Kitchen Porter of the Month competition. As always in what has become a sought after accolade entries were received from across the UK, with most sectors of our industry well represented. Following careful … [Read more...]